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ODOT kicking off 2022 construction program

April 6, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA  (WJER) (April 6, 2022) – The Ohio Department of Transportation has about $28-million in work slated for Tuscarawas County this year. District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says that will cover 15 projects. “Here in Tuscarawas County specifically, over the next month especially we’re going to see […]





New Philadelphia targeting 22 nuisance properties in 2022

April 4, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 4, 2022) – The city has a list of 22 rundown properties it’s targeting this year for demolition or restoration. City officials says going after dilapidated and often dangerous homes has been a focus under Mayor Joel Day. “We’ve got the international property maintenance code. We’ve […]


Juvenile Court seeking submissions for Art Scholarship Contest

April 4, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 4, 2022) – Tuscarawas County’s Juvenile Court judge is asking area students for help decorating his courtroom. Adam Wilgus is inviting graduating high school seniors to submit an original drawing or painting for a chance to win up to $500 toward their educational pursuits.  “There’s not […]


Deadline to register for the first of two primaries tonight

April 4, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 4, 2022) – The local elections office is staying open late to register voters for the primary, which will consist of two elections due to the ongoing dispute over the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s legislative map proposals. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Gail Garbrandt says their […]


Spotlight on public health for national awareness week

April 4, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (April 4, 2022) – Tuscarawas County Health Department officials are highlighting some of the ways they look out for the community during National Public Health Week. Director of Health Promotions and Community Relations Jennifer Demuth says this year’s theme is “Public Health is Where You Are,” which is […]